Tes Institute Blog

Welcome to the Tes Institute blog where you can find teaching tips, advice and guidance for teachers and those thinking of joining the classroom.
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    What is a Level 3 Teaching Assistant (TA)?

    The Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is a fantastic opportunity to learn as you earn and get practical work experience if you have a passion in supporting children and young learners in education. Developing your knowledge, skills and behaviours to be the best version of yourself in a role that makes a difference to children's lives.
    19 Dec 24
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    How to become a teaching assistant (TA)

    In this article, we’ll cover what teaching assistants (TAs) do in their day-to-day role, how you can become a teaching assistant and the skills and qualifications you need to start your career as a teaching assistant.
    16 May 24
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    Straight to Teaching: a personalised preparation course for QTS

    Do you have talented TAs, HTLAs, unqualified teachers or other support staff that you know could become great teachers? Our Straight to Teaching course is a unique professional development programme that supports suitable school staff to gain QTS while they continue to work at your school.
    09 Nov 23
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    School Direct is now Initial Teacher Training (ITT)

    In line with efforts to enhance training and professional development for teaching staff, the UK government have announced that the school-centred initial teacher training (ITT) route, School Direct, has been renamed and is now called Initial Teacher Training (ITT).
    06 Sep 23
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    Unlocking career opportunities with an MA in education

    If you’re considering an MA in education, either as a recent undergraduate or an educator with some years of experience, you’ll want to know whether the course is worth the investment.

    The best online programmes for Master’s in education will not only give you a deep understanding of the latest developments in teaching theory and practice, they’ll also have a positive impact on your career prospects.

    Whether you work as a teacher or in a wider educational role outside the classroom, in this blog you'll discover how an MA in education could help you.
    03 Aug 23
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